Camera Bag

Finding the right camera bag is a big decision and there are many camera bags on the market to choose from.

If you’re looking for your first camera bag, the best advice I can give you is to purchase a bag that is larger than you think you’ll need. Once you start accumulating accessories for your camera, additional lenses and other photographic equipment your camera pack will expand with items you simply can’t live without.

Purchasing a selfie-stick is great option for taking photos for social media, or wish to include a human element if you’re a solo traveler or couple shots. Opt for a Bluetooth release to automate your smart phone.

Lens Cleaner

While there are plenty of cleaning options available for cameras and lenses, I have found it useful to keep a selection of lens cleaning cloths on hand at all times. I ensure I buy high-quality lens cloths with non-chemical additives to keep my lenses clean.

Another option worth buying is a good quality Lens Pen which is especially useful for removing dust and loose debris from lenses.

I hope these tips for camera accessories are useful. Carrying these essentials with your camera will help prepare you for the unexpected.

My advice is to take a lot of photos. It’s much simpler to examine your photos and delete ones that are blurry, off-angle or photo-bombed. There is nothing worse than taking only one photo and the expression is all wrong.

Do you have a photography “essential” that you always carry with you? If so, I’d love to know … share it in the comments below.